THE CANOPY SUSTAINABLE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
CONTENTS
01 Concept & Inspiration p. 2-3
02 Site & Parti p. 4-5
03 Hotel Sustainability p. 6-11
04 Floor Plans & Diagrams p. 12-15
05 Perspectives p. 16-29
06 Model p. 30-31 1.
CONCEPT & INSPIRATION Placed within Melbourne, Australia, Canopy Hotel, embodies sustainability through design. Inspired by the Yarra Valley, the hotel encompasses the beauty of the vineyards, acting as a retreat for travelers. Australia is known as the world’s fourth largest wine producer, making wine an important part of their economy and culture. The concept stems from the tedious process of growing wine, in which the plant must be trained before it can produce fruit. Within the first few years of growing wine, the plants must be watered, pruned, and cared for in order to develop a strong root system. Once it has a strong base it is able to handle the weight of the grapes, producing an abundant canopy of leaves and fruit. The Canopy Hotel not only acts as a retreat for travelers, but also acts as a place of education. Through carrying out sustainable practices, and informing its guests, through design, about living more green, Canopy Hotel hopes to inspire people during their stay. Much like how a grapevine must be trained to grow properly, people must also be trained and informed in order to live a more sustainable life.
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SITE & PARTI The Canopy Hotel is located within Southbank, which is considered to be a cultural hub full of cafes, restaurants and live entertainment. It is situated on the opposite bank of the Yarra River, making it a short distance from outer surrounding attractions. Hotel guests will be able to enjoy waterfront views of the Yarra River, as well as trails that weave through the Royal Garden. They will also be walking distance from many attractions, allowing them to effortlessly make a sustainable choice for transportation. Not far from the hotel is the Yarra Valley, where lush vineyards fill the land. The parti draws inspiration from the vineyards, specifically the growth of a grapevine. A grapevine must be trained in order to grow properly, and is typically guided by a pole. Much like in the building the spiral stairs, and main feature are guided by a column, wrapping around it.
Royal Gardens
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Site
Yarra River
Flinder’s Station
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SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability is implemented throughout the hotel in multiple ways. One sustainable practice within the building is rainwater harvesting cisterns. These cisterns collect water for non-potable uses, including toilets and the cooling tower. Another sustainable practice the hotel has is solar panels. They are located on the roof and help power the building. In order to gain maximum sunlight the building is placed on the site facing North, which receives optimal sunlight throughout the year in the southern hemisphere. The Canopy Hotel is also composed of environmentally-friendly materials that create a healthy, inviting space. One example of this is the main center piece of the building that features recycled wine bottles all throughout the form. It is also made out of FSC certified wood. The main feature wall upon walking in is also composed of recycled wine bottles.
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SYSTEMS DIAGRAM Solar panels
Rainwater harvesting cisterns
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LIGHTING
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Eureka Scout Light - LED with dimming - 3500k
Eureka Silene Slim - LED - 3500k - 90 CRI
Vesanto Pendant Lamp - Integral LED - 3000k - 95 CRI
Orbit Pendant Light - G9 LED bulb - 3000k - 90 CRI
FIXTURES
TOILETS - Niagara Nano Toilet - Flushes an average of 0.6 gallons per flush - Dual Flush - ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1
SHOWER HEADS - Niagara Hotstart Fixed Mount Shower Head - Flow Rate: 1.5 GPM - Powerful spray provides more water at lower pressure - Hold feature that maximizes water savings - ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1
SINKS & FAUCETS - ToTo GR Side Handle Faucet - WaterSense certified high-efficiency 1.2 GPM faucet - ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, NSF 61-9, NSF 372 - ToTo Arvina Square Vessel Lavatory - Fireclay - Meets and exceeds ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1
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EDUCATING HOTEL GUESTS In order to educate guests about sustainability, technology and design come together. Within the hotel nature is prevalent through the use of wood and plants. This brings nature into the interior, connecting guests to the outdoors during their stay. It is critical for humans to maintain interaction with nature, and these characteristics allow that to happen within the hotel. Another key element is the central architectural feature. Throughout the piece there are recycled wine bottles that are placed within the slots, extending all the way up through the floors. This brings light to a critical issue within Australia (as well as other parts of the world), in which glass can no longer be recycled. It helps guests become aware of their use of glass, and creates a visual in order to persuade them to use reusable glass items. It also encourages them to recycle other items using recycling bins within their room. The main feature also has stairs that wrap around it, and is placed directly in front of the elevator. This is meant to encourage guests to take the stairs, in order to promote an active lifestyle, and reduce energy consumption. Lastly, technology is brought into the hotel in order to educate guests. Upon entering the hotel, at the front desk there will be a QR code that allows anyone with a smart phone to scan. This will send them directly to a website about sustainable traveling. It is a paperless, and interactive way to encourage people to travel green.
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NATURE Incorporated within the hotel through the use of plants, and natural materials such as Victorian ash wood.
QR CODE SCAN
Placed on a sign at the front desk, so guests can easily scan and learn how to be a more sustainable traveler. It will teach them about the importance of recycling and reusing their towels, as well as other tips.
WINE Wine served at the hotel comes from the Yarra Valley vineyards, which are about 40 miles away from the site. This allows wine to be easily transferred to the hotel with less energy. It also allows the hotel to send used wine bottles back to be cleaned and reused.
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1. Reception 2. Waiting Area 3. Bar 4. Cafe/Lounge
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First Floor Plan NTS
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5. Kitchen 6. Staff Locker Room 7. Dry Food Storage 8. Walk-In Fridge
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9. Mechanical Room 10-11. Bathrooms 12. Gym 13. Admin. Office
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1. Common Area 2. Laundry Room 3. Double
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4. Single 5. Economy Single 6. Economy Single
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7. ADA Room 8. Double 9. Suite
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Third Floor Plan NTS
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1. Common Area 2. Double 3. Double
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7. ADA Room 8. Double 9. Suite
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MATERIALS & FURNITURE 1. Victorian Ash Wood - AU Sustainable Timbers FSC certified 2. Plants natural, healthy indoor air quality
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3. Paper Counter-top - Richlite FSC certified, recycled paper
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4. LVT - Interface 100% recycled, low VOCs, LEED v4 compliant
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5. Mosaic Tile - Fire-clay Tile 60% recycled material
Viccarbe Season Chair
Viccarbe Aleta Stool
Viccarbe Colubi Chair
Breeze Hightower
RECEPTION
Reception Elevation NTS
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SEATING AREA 20.
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BAR AREA 24.
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COMMON AREA 26.
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GUEST ROOM 28.
GUEST BATHROOM 29.
MODEL STUDY OF OPENING 30.
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